Keeneland January Sale Wrap: Day 1
- By Ian Tapp
Ian Tapp recaps Day 1 of the Keeneland January sale. Consignors Craig Bandoroff and Mark Taylor discuss the auction, while Keeneland's Geoffrey Russell comments on the final numbers. watch video
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Keeneland January Sale Wrap: Day 1
Ian Tapp recaps Day 1 of the Keeneland January sale. Consignors Craig Bandoroff and Mark Taylor discuss the auction, while Keeneland's Geoffrey Russell comments on the final numbers, which resulted in a rise in average but no change in median. Sponsored by Taylor Made Sales Agency.
Keeneland Day 1 Average Up, Median Level
Keeneland's January horses of all ages sale opened its four-day run Jan. 12 with mixed results, as gross fell but average gained and median remained level in a market widely described as "fair" by consignors.
Blind Luck Does Not Meet Reserve at $1.4M
Champion Blind Luck was bought back for $1.4 million when the six-time grade I winner did not achieve her reserve price at the Jan. 12 first session of the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale.
Keeneland January: Blind Luck at Keeneland
- By Claire Novak
Champion Blind Luck walks at Hill 'n' Dale's Keeneland January sale consignment. She sells as hip No. 207. watch video
Hips to Watch: Keeneland January Day 1
Some horses to watch at the Jan. 12 opening session of Keeneland's January mixed sale.
Keeneland January: Blind Luck at Keeneland
Champion Blind Luck walks at Hill 'n' Dale's Keeneland January sale consignment. She sells as hip No. 207. Watch John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale discuss Blind Luck selling in the Keeneland January Sale.
Keeneland January: Blind Luck and John Sikura
- By Ron Mitchell
John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Farm discusses the Keeneland January sale. watch video
Keeneland January: Blind Luck and John Sikura
John Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Farm discusses the Keeneland January sale. Watch video of Blind Luck at the Keeneland January Sale.
Keeneland Hopes Momentum Continues in January
Keeneland's January sale, featuring champion Blind Luck, is expected to continue the stability and positive momentum seen in the 2014 November breeding stock market.
Trainer Eric Kruljac Secures 1,000th Win
Trainer Eric Kruljac won his 1,000th Thoroughbred race the night of Dec. 13 when even-money favorite Small Claims Court captured the sixth race at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Three KY Oaks Winners in F-T November Sale
Three winners of the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) are among the 35 grade or group I winners or producers consigned to this year's Fasig-Tipton November sale that will be held Monday, Nov. 3.
Stars of the Oaks: Blind Luck
The Blood-Horse and Glenye Cain Oakford catch up with 2010 Kentucky Oaks winner Blind Luck. Learn about life at Hill 'n' Dale Farm and view her Oaks race replay! watch video
Pollard's Vision to Waldorf in NY
Pollard's Vision, sire of champion Blind Luck, will stand this year at Dr. Jerry Bilinski's Waldorf Farm near North Chatham, N.Y.
Blind Luck Delivers First Foal by Bernardini
At one minute past the stroke of midnight on Jan. 19, 2010 3-year-old champion filly Blind Luck delivered her first foal, a filly by Bernardini, at Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, Ky.
Executiveprivilege Smashes Chandelier Rivals
Undefeated Executiveprivilege stamped herself as the likely favorite for this year's Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) with a smashing victory in the $250,000 Chandelier Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Executiveprivilege Puts Unbeaten Mark on Line
Executiveprivilege, undefeated in four starts for trainer Bob Baffert, makes her dirt debut in the $250,000 Chandelier Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 29 at Santa Anita Park.
Rousing Sermon Works, Hollendorfer Pleased
Cal-bred Rousing Sermon, trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, was the last and lone Derby worker May 1 at Churchill Downs. Jockey Jose Lezcano aboard the son of Lucky Pulpit for the first time.
Off-the-Turf Las Cienegas Not Upgraded
Moving the April 14 Las Cienegas Handicap at Santa Anita from turf to the main track resulted in the grass race losing its grade III status for this year.
Mizdirection Goes Right Way in Las Cienegas
Odds-on Mizdirection made the best of what was left of the $98,000 Las Cienegas Handicap after the race was moved off the hillside turf course and contested on the main track with three rivals left.
Blind Luck in Foal to Bernardini
Blind Luck, the 2010 champion 3-year-old filly, has been pronounced in foal to major sire Bernardini off a Feb. 10 cover.
Blind Luck Retired; Booked to Bernardini
Dr. Mark Dedomenico's Blind Luck, the champion 3-year-old filly of 2010, has been officially retired from racing and booked to Darley stallion Bernardini.
Fans to Vote on Racing's Moment of the Year
Voting is under way at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association web site, www.ntra.com, for the 13th annual "NTRA Moment of the Year." Voters can choose from among 12 images, drawn from the year's events.
And They're Off: Pearl Harbor Day Edition
Lenny and Steve discuss the Eclipse Award for 2-year-old male, the Horse of the Year, Frankel, the lack of leadership in horse racing, and the downgrading of the Hopeful Stakes. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm Watch Video
Prices Sizzle as Keeneland Nov. Sale Opens
Fueled by well-bred horses owned by the late Edward P. "Ned" Evans, the market at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale burned white-hot during its opening session.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Always a Princess | Bob Baffert |
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| Bickersons | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Blind Luck | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Fairway Road | Craig Dollase |
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| Forbidden Paradise (IRE) | Peter Eurton |
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| It Tiz | Mark Glatt |
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| Kaloula | Andy Mathis |
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| La Nez | J. Jay Kruljac |
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| Maralago | Clifford W. Sise, Jr. |
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| Pure Class | Mark Glatt |
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| Repo | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Softly Singing | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Whispering Hush | J. Eric Kruljac |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie D S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| Eddie D S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (gr. IT) | BEL | |
| Gallant Bloom H. (gr. II) | BEL | |
| Pilgrim S. (gr. III) | BEL |
